Moving homes is the most strenuous task. Ever since I was a kid, having a home of my own had been my biggest dream because I was tired of moving from one place to another along with my family. I was 15 when my father bought our dream home and we were beyond excited to … Read more
When I began my decluttering journey a few years ago, I came across the 40 Bags in 40 Days decluttering challenge that started in Catholic groups a few years ago to make their homes more inhabitable by getting rid of 40 bags worth of stuff during the 40-day Lenten season. I’m not a Catholic but … Read more
I hate decluttering office supplies. It’s like being exposed to the reality of how I tend to hold onto stupid stuff. While decluttering my office supplies last week, I came across a dozen pens and pencils that weren’t even usable. While some of the pens had dried up, others had lost their caps. I had … Read more
Are you looking to declutter your kitchen cabinets without knowing where to start? Kitchen cabinets and drawers can be a tricky area to declutter because of the items they house. There is plenty of stuff to deal with – utensils, tools, appliances, cutlery and such. It’s easy to find yourself stuck trying to fight the … Read more
At times, I feel for my kitchen for everything that it takes throughout the day – junk drawers, the cluttered fridge front, spare kitchen gadgets, dirty dishes and those stains on the countertop after a cooking session. I remember someone telling me that a messy kitchen is a sign of a happy home and even … Read more
I identify myself as too much of a furniture lover which is why I avoid visiting home furnishing stores (it makes me want to buy everything). But no matter how much I dodge the idea of buying new furniture, I still find my house victimized by furniture clutter. While moving homes 2 months ago, I … Read more
Imagine stepping into your kid’s room and being unable to see anything beyond a pile of toys, board games and clothes. Didn’t a mere thought of it make you feel suffocated? Now visualize yourself picking up your decluttering gear and stepping inside the kitchen to tackle with all the clutter that you’ve been accumulating for … Read more
Every time I think of ways to keep my house clean and organized, I just tend to look back at the time when my Grandma was alive. She always used to tell me that life as she knew it was much simpler in her time than how it is today. She used to tell me … Read more
If you would ask me what my biggest decluttering challenge is, I won’t think twice before accepting that it’s always the sentimental items that make it hard for me to declutter the house effectively. I remember owning a set of greeting cards that my little sister used to give me on my birthdays when we … Read more
Bedroom is often the messiest and the most stuffed-up territory of the house. The majority of your stuff rests in there making it more prone to clutter than any other corner of the house and the mess can easily get out of hand if you have a busy life with little or no time to … Read more